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Anchorage in Winter

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

A few days ago a friend mentioned Alaska and photographs, so I went back and looked at some of mine, and thought I would share a few. Downtown Anchorage, with the Chugach Mountains in the background, and the Cook Inlet … Continue reading →

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The Home of Peace Memorial Park: Los Angeles

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

     Sitting just east from Downtown Los Angeles, on the old streetcar route down Whittier Boulevard, is the Home of Peace Memorial Park.      Back when the red cars used to run down Whittier Blvd, there was a dedicated funeral … Continue reading →

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Anchorage, Alaska: Fur Rondy: True Fur Hats

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

    In 1935, when Anchorage Alaska had a population of 3,000, and winters meant hibernating with a fire and cartloads of wood, there began a festival.     A festival set in February: the dead of snow bound winter.     It was called The … Continue reading →

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Touring Los Angeles: The Crumbling Hermon Car Wall

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

     After randomly hearing about a wall built with car parts in Los Angeles, it took me five months to find Hermon’s Car Wall, and, well, it was partly worth it.      After five months of (very intermittent) searching, there … Continue reading →

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Abstract Los Angeles: Graffiti

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

Abstract Los Angeles is an on-going photography project of wandering about this metropolis, pointing my lens at random things I see, and clicking the shutter. Today’s installment is about graffiti, be it found in the hills above Pasadena, or on … Continue reading →

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Seven Photographs: Los Angeles Freeways Flowing at Night

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

Sometimes, when I am not stuck on the freeways fuming like my car, and can look down on them and see the flowing lines, interconnecting, and think, for a moment, that they are beautiful. Looking south over the 101 freeway, … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Event: The Donut Summit

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

Some might say that The Donut Summit in Elysian Park was just an excuse to sit in the park on a sunny afternoon and eat donuts. Well, yes. Two park benches covered with donuts from all over Los Angeles. Those … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Event: March Fourth Plays in MacArthur Park

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

    March Fourth is the marching band I wanted in high school.     Back then, marching in a local parade, with the monotonous drum click in the background, there were intermittent moments when the drummers broke out into something a little funky, … Continue reading →

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Abstract Los Angeles: Lines

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

Abstract Los Angeles is the continuing wander through the streets of Los Angeles, pointing my lens at interesting things. Today’s installment is about lines. Not read by actors, but straight edges leading somewhere and nowhere.

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Doing What You Do: Reed Welding

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

This is my newest project: Taking photographs of friends Doing What They Do. Be it a day job, the creation of art, or like today, welding. Reed, at Big Art Labs, welding. [If you would like to see other photographs … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Event: Touring the Old Theatre District

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

Touring the Historic Los Angeles Theatre District      “There’s one million square feet of unused space in downtown Los Angeles,” said Larry, our tour guide, as we walked up and down Broadway, the old heart of the theatre district.      … Continue reading →

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California Wildflowers in the San Gabriel Mountains [Part 3]

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

Wild Flowers on the San Merrill Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains above Alta Dena. Globe Gilia Gilia capitata (Orange?) bush monkeyflower Mimulus aurantiacus Indian paintbrush Castilleja Lacy Phacelia Phacelia tanacetifolia Deerweed Lotus scoparius Globe Gilia Gilia capitata Golden Yarrow … Continue reading →

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